BACTA

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British Amusement Catering Trade Association

BACTA logo
Abbreviation BACTA
Motto Empowering the UK's Amusement Machine Industry
Formation 1974
Legal status Non-profit company
Purpose Amusement arcades in the UK
Location
  • UK
Region served
 UK
Membership
 500+
Chief Executive
 John White
Main organ
 BACTA National Council
Affiliations EUROMAT
Website BACTA

BACTA is the British Amusement Catering Trade Association. It represents the amusement machine supply chain through innovative advocacy and world class business services to its members. From high tech, creative manufacturers, through machine suppliers to pubs and clubs to Adult Gaming Centers and seaside Family Entertainment Centers, BACTA makes the case for this nearly £3 billion industry to Regulators, Government and other stakeholders on behalf of its 500 members.

History

It was formed in 1974.

Structure

It has four sectors:

The operation of amusement and gaming machines in amusement parks, piers, Family Entertainment Centers, prize bingo establishments and other similar premises used wholly or mainly for the purpose of providing amusements at coastal resorts and inland amusement parks

The supply installation and maintenance of gaming and amusement machines to premises of which the owner of the machine is not the occupier e.g. pubs,clubs,etc.

The operation of gaming and amusement machines in Adult Gaming Centers and similar premises not covered in the Family Entertainment Sector (Entry to such premises permitted to over 18s only)

The manufacture, export, import, distribution, repair and conversion of machines and component parts

Activities

It represents the pay-to-play leisure industry in Great Britain. Currently it represents the interests of over 600 companies and over 1,000 individuals. It is a member of the European umbrella group EUROMAT.

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